AMERICAN TAPAS BAR
2724 E COMMERCIAL BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33308
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored behind cheese and commercial produced salad dressing in upper section of prep area flip top. Cookline – AdvantEdge unit – raw beef stored over cooked potatoes. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline – mashed potatoes (95F – Hot Holding). Per operator holding for an hour. Advised operator to immediately reheat to at least 165F and hot hold at 135F or higher. Operator increased heat to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 8
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Large plastic containers of rice and flour stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar – operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cookline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline – utensil in water 73F. Operator increased heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep area hand sink. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef burgers thawing in standing water. Operator turned on cold water and continued thawing properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:54 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.